Why this home stands out
What sets 3916 Port Road apart is its rare dual-base convenience — two major installations within a 12-minute drive — combined with the breathing room of a 1960s single-family layout that simply doesn't exist in newer, tighter builds. At 1,800 square feet across three bedrooms and two full baths, there's space to spread out, host, and settle in without the compromises that come with smaller or more densely packed properties in this price corridor.
AHOY ACRES and the Chesapeake real estate market
Port Road sits in the western reaches of Chesapeake, Virginia — a city that consistently ranks among the most livable in the Mid-Atlantic for its balance of suburban calm and genuine urban access. This part of Chesapeake carries a quiet, established character: streets lined with mature trees, homes with real yards, and neighbors who tend to stay put. It's not a flash-in-the-pan development; the area has decades of community identity behind it. Chesapeake itself spans a wide geography, but the western corridor near the Portsmouth border is particularly well-positioned — you're close to the waterways and working waterfronts that define Hampton Roads without being in the thick of city traffic. Daily errands are manageable, commutes to the region's major employers are direct, and the overall pace feels unhurried without feeling remote. For anyone looking to plant roots in a stable, well-connected corner of Hampton Roads, this address delivers exactly that kind of grounded, livable environment.
What's nearby
Everyday conveniences cluster within a short drive of 3916 Port Road. Grocery runs, pharmacies, and big-box retailers are all accessible along the Western Branch and Portsmouth corridors without a long haul. For green space and outdoor time, Northwest River Park and the Chesapeake Arboretum offer solid options when you need to decompress. The waterfront dining and shops of downtown Portsmouth are roughly the same distance as the bases — meaning a weekend dinner out is as easy as the Monday morning commute. Interstate 664 access keeps the broader Hampton Roads region within reach, whether you're heading toward Virginia Beach, Norfolk, or the Peninsula.
For different buyers
For military families relocating
For active-duty personnel and DoD civilians, the location math here is hard to beat. Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth are both 12 minutes out — meaning a VA loan purchase at this address keeps your commute short across multiple potential duty assignments. Whether you're at the shipyard or the medical center, you're not burning your morning on the road.
For first-time buyers
If you're stepping into homeownership for the first time, 3916 Port Road offers a reassuring entry point: a fully detached single-family home with three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,800 square feet of actual living space. The 1965 construction means the layout is practical and livable — none of the awkward floor plans that sometimes come with newer micro-builds — and Chesapeake's western corridor gives you stability without isolation.
More buyer questions
How far is 3916 Port Road from Norfolk Naval Shipyard?
The drive runs about 12 minutes under normal traffic conditions, making it one of the closer residential options to the shipyard in Chesapeake. The route is straightforward with no major chokepoints for most of the day.
How far is 3916 Port Road from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth?
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is also approximately 12 minutes away, which is notable — both installations are equidistant, so a PCS or duty-station change between the two wouldn't require a move. That kind of flexibility is genuinely useful in Hampton Roads.
What is the property type and size at 3916 Port Road?
It's a single-family residential home with 1,800 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, built in 1965 on a traditional lot in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Is 3916 Port Road in a flood zone?
Flood zone information for this address is displayed in the FloodRisk tile on this page, which pulls current FEMA map data — check that section for the most accurate and up-to-date designation.
Does 3916 Port Road have an HOA?
No HOA has been identified for this address, which means no mandatory association fees or deed restrictions tied to a homeowners association — though buyers should confirm this through title review during the purchase process.
Tom and Dariya Milan at LPT Realty know this corner of Chesapeake well. Reach out to get your questions answered and schedule a walkthrough of 3916 Port Road.
